About the role - Director of Workforce and Local Services

We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create better lives for Warwickshire residents as the Director of Workforce and Local Services. You will be able to innovate and drive the Council to be modern, flexible, and ambitious.  

This is an exciting time to be part of the council and we’ll give you the support and encouragement you need to succeed and help others around you. We are seeking an applicant with the mindset and momentum to help drive our services forward. Our direction is clear - we’re making Warwickshire the best it can be for everyone. We know we must continuously improve to make this a reality and it’s our people who will make it happen. 

You’ll play a fundamental role in bringing about cultural change along and improve the effectiveness in our ways of working, putting our residents and businesses at the heart of what we do in our Local Services and build resilience within our Council and in our communities. 

The work and programmes of this role meet the key priorities of the Council Plan, which are: 

• To have a thriving economy and places that have the right jobs, skills, education, and infrastructure. 
• A county where all people can live their best lives; where communities and individuals are supported to live safely, healthily, happily, and independently.
• Sustainable for the future, which means adapting to and mitigating climate change and meeting net zero commitments. 

What we are looking for

You will be a brilliant senior strategic and corporate leader who can set the right tone, direction, and culture for the Council. You will be adept at leading HR to create the right organisational and leadership culture, including ED&I. You can work with risk, innovate, and drive us to be modern, flexible, and ambitious. 

You will be politically astute, understand brilliant customer service and can lead delivery of high performing resident-facing services. You can manage large budgets, prioritise, and maintain grip on delivery. You will be comfortable driving change and running large transformation programmes. 

You will be proactive and thrive on challenge and opportunities. You will have the breadth of perspective and relationship skills to influence across the Council at all levels and with our partners, supported by the professional expertise to offer expert technical advice when required.  

You will have substantial experience of working at senior leadership level in a large, complex organisation, and be a leader with demonstrable experience of developing and delivering strategies and service development and will have experience of leading a broad range of teams, demonstrating that you can successfully lead in areas where you may not be the technical expert. 

Developing strategy will come naturally to you, as will turning policy into action, and action into outcomes. You will be able to monitor performance and judge whether the Council and your services are meeting the aims of the Council Plan. 

You will be able to effectively communicate complex information in a variety of straight forward, easy to understand ways to a wide array of internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to work collegiately and collaboratively with those outside your direct line management to deliver the priorities of your role. 

About Warwickshire 

Warwickshire is a thriving county with a rich history and culture. It is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the UK, from Warwick Castle to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Our county is home to a thriving economy, with a diverse range of businesses and industries. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a beautiful and dynamic environment, then Warwickshire is for you. We have: 

• A thriving economy:  one of the fastest growing economies in the UK, with a diverse range of businesses and industries.
• A beautiful environment: a green county with a rich history and culture.
• A great place to live: with excellent schools, plenty of green public spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene.

If you are interested in learning more about working in Warwickshire, please visit our website or contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you!